Symptoms

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Squeezing pain in your chest, often intense, which you might mistake for heart pain (angina)

Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)

The feeling that an object is stuck in your throat (globus)

The return of food and liquids back up your esophagus (regurgitation)

When to see a doctor

The squeezing chest pain that esophageal spasms can cause can also be caused by a heart attack or angina. If you experience squeezing chest pain, especially if it is a new symptom, seek medical care right away to make sure it's not a heart problem.

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